Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it's a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. A NOSY NEIGHBOR The crowdfunding campaign to produce Mizuhara's movie has begun! If things go favorably, it could mean that her lifelong dream will finally come true. While she and Kazuya do everything they can to garner support, a wrench is thrown into the works: Mini! She's accidentally learned about Mizuhara's work as a rental girlfriend and wants to know more about her relation-ship with Kazuya. In both work and love, things are looking to get really hectic! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. TROUBLE DURING THE HOME STRETCH The crowdfunding deadline's almost here, and everyone's working as hard as possible to ensure things succeed. Wait, why does that mean Mizuhara has to go on a date with Umi, the handsome guy from her acting class?! Umi claims it's only a get-together as friends, and he promises to spread the word of Mizuhara's campaign on his popular Twitter account if she meets with him. Is that truly all he's after, though? Could this mean a new romantic rival for Kazuya at the worst possible time?!! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naï;ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After Kazuya's failed attempt to confess to Mizihara, he prepares to express his feelings properly. But Ruka's not about to let that happen! She clings to him more than ever before and cashes in an old promise he made to take her on a trip. Little does she know, Mizuhara is coming on this outing, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 28 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 32 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional Connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

1st Printing. Written and illustrated by Karakara Kemuri. Ever-mercurial Manji is known far and wide as the notorious killer Red Dog, but he's really just a bored bodyguard looking for a few kicks. Enter Kal, a young (but savvy) fighter who instantly bonds with Manji and draws him into the mysterious world of the CARDS, a team of toy-hungry hunters. Manji's life is suddenly anything but mundane…but can he conquer a shape-shifting maze of secrets and riddles in time to save Whitetown? Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd or later printing. Written and illustrated by Karakara Kemuri. Ever-mercurial Manji is known far and wide as the notorious killer Red Dog, but he's really just a bored bodyguard looking for a few kicks. Enter Kal, a young (but savvy) fighter who instantly bonds with Manji and draws him into the mysterious world of the CARDS, a team of toy-hungry hunters. Manji's life is suddenly anything but mundane…but can he conquer a shape-shifting maze of secrets and riddles in time to save Whitetown? Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Naoki Serizawa. At the prestigious and elite Marhawa High School in Singapore, a female student suffers a horrifying transformation. Called in to investigate, Professor Doug Wright and his nephew Ricky find themselves caught up in a deadly and growing tragedy. As things get rapidly out of hand, Chris Redfield and his team from the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance arrive on the scene, while behind it all a mysterious figure looms. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoki Serizawa. Chris Redfield goes up against the bio-organic weapon, Nanan, using every trick he has to fight against her horrific tentacles and deadly virus gas. The mysterious Hooded Woman appears in the middle of the struggle - what secrets does she know that could change the outcome of this final battle? What is the truth behind the Marhawa Incident? Includes a special epilogue! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit.

The basis for the beloved anime about a restaurant that welcomes fantasy creatures to dine!

"Western Cuisine Nekoya" seems like a typical restaurant on the outside, but it hides an amazing secret: on Saturdays, portals to another world appear that allow all manner of unearthly creatures to sit down for a nice meal. Elves, dragons, or anyone else who wants to sample our world's cuisine is welcome to partake before returning to their world, sated and ready for their next quest.

This lovely light novel series, never before published in English, celebrates even the simplest of our foods as fantastical adventures in fine dining.

Bon appétit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit.

The basis for the beloved anime about a restaurant that welcomes fantasy creatures to dine! Western Cuisine Nekoya seems like an average restaurant, but they're hiding a secret: on Saturdays, they open portals to another world! These portals allow in fantasy creatures to sit down for a nice meal. Elves, dragons, or anyone else who wants to dine on earth cuisine is welcome. Bon Appétit!

Bon appétit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit.

The basis for the beloved anime about a restaurant that welcomes fantasy creatures to dine! Western Cuisine Nekoya seems like an average restaurant, but they're hiding a secret: on Saturdays, they open portals to another world! These portals allow in fantasy creatures to sit down for a nice meal. Elves, dragons, or anyone else who wants to dine on earth cuisine is welcome.

Bon appétit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit.

The basis for the beloved anime about a restaurant that welcomes fantasy creatures to dine! Western Cuisine Nekoya seems like an average restaurant, but they're hiding a secret: on Saturdays, they open portals to another world! These portals allow in fantasy creatures to sit down for a nice meal. Elves, dragons, or anyone else who wants to dine on earth cuisine is welcome.

Bon appétit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. NEW NAME, SAME RESTAURANT For 30 long years, Western Cuisine Nekoya has served delicious food and drink to customers across two worlds. But now, as the Master finally inherits full control of the restaurant from his grandmother, its time for a rebranding—and a new name! And so the newly christened Nekoya: Restaurant to Another World opens its doors to the public, as the bell rings on Saturday and the customers flood in... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. ANOTHER HEARTY HELPING. Welcome back to Western Cuisine Nekoya: an ordinary restaurant on weekdays, but every Saturday it opens up for a wild gallery of otherworldly guests. Master's culinary expertise has wowed elves, mages, halflings, and dwarves alike for over three decades. Master's niece, Saki, arrives seeking a part-time job, but is she up to the challenge of cross-dimensional clientele? The bell rings, and the customers pour in. Bon appetit! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T Cover price $14.99.